Review

Monday, July 20, 2015

[MV Review] BTS – Dope

It’s probably way too late to review this MV, given the fact that it was
released in about three weeks ago, yet, due to my continuous love for this song
and MV, I decided to give it a review.

So, shall we start to dive into another of BTS’ most beautiful moments in
life?

Let’s go!

REVIEW:

I can watch this MV over and over again and listen to the song frequently
without getting bored, I guess. Man, they are certainly not disappointing their
fans and loyal viewers out there. When I knew that they’re going to release
another MV not long after their I Need U, I’m a bit afraid that the MV will not
as good as I Need U, since I think they are too hasty to release another MV and
the I Need U MV and song is still on a good spot among other k-pop songs at
that time. However, (once again), my prediction is wrong. Now, I really think
that BTS has everything to be one of the K-pop elites. They’re not a joke, and
they surely have a brighter future ahead.

On Music

Moving on to the review, I would like to focus on the music first. As
always, their music is addictive. It is not as rough as Boys In Luv and
definitely not as fragile as I Need U, but it is nice to hear and it has that
BTS’ vibe. I wonder who the man/girl behind their amazing songs is, because
they always have that unique melody, which make listeners fall for their song
instantly. Like that particular melody in this song that is heard during the reff
part. Other than that distinctive melody, the split between the rough rap
and soft voice was also done precisely.

On MV

As for the music video, like the title of the MV and the song itself, this
MV is DOPE. After giving their fans and viewers a glimpse of their sensitivity
and maturity in I Need U, BTS is back to their badass concept in this MV.

The
opening scene where Rap Monster as the leader introduced his amazing team and
invite the viewers to catch their awesomeness is pretty solid. It is perfect,
actually.

the opening act in Dope, in which Jungkook ready to dominate the space.

the opening act in I Need U in which Suga is desperately need a solace.

If we look back at their opening in I Need U, it also start with the
“opening door”, however, the one we see when the door opened in I Need U is
these boys vulnerability side, in contrast, in Dope, after RapMon voiced his
invitation and as soon as the music start, what the viewers see is their
resistance and their domination. Amazing, right?

On Members’ Performance

I gotta say that Jimin is the one that catches my attention the most
throughout the MV. Even though I admire DR.JIN so much and want to pet him as
soon as he appears with his cute and adorable face expression, Jimin is
something in this MV. Maybe it is because his hair color which standout among
others?

For no clear reason, I found Jimin is the real deal in this MV and the
part when he sings solo on “This is Bangtan style...” is…somehow…sexy. Little
boy, you puzzled me.

Even though Jimin steal the spotlight from other members (in my view),
others are still doing a great job.

A.DO.RAB.LE

Like Jin, for example, who not lose his adorability despite surrounded by
rough men (he’s still my number one, after all).

On Story/Concept

Since the MV has no story, at all, so what attractive from this piece is
their footwork. Their dance is incredible!! It is so fast, yet they are still
in sync. Like their previous dance performances, BTS is also showing a powerful
dance in this MV, well except for Jin, I don’t know, I still think that his dance
is not as powerful as others.

I’m sorry Jin, but you need to practice more to catch up with the
others.

Another thing to put our two thumbs up for the MV is the camera work.
Hello, this is one good example of continuous camera work! I particularly
admire the camera work in the last minute of the MV, where the camera moves up
and down following the rhythm of the song. It’s purrfect!

The fact that the members dressed up differently according to their
profession (?) is not making any sense, I think. Why the stylist would dolled
them up in different clothes if the MV is not having a story anyway. So, it
probably pure for the sake of visual appearance, that probably can make fangirl
questioning what would be like if Jimin is really a salary man, or V is a
Detective, or J-Hope is a racer, or Jungkook is a police.

Speaking of whom, looking at Jungkook’s appearance as a police, leads my
imagination to another level, which I will not say in this passage and leave it
to myself, because it is so naughty and bad.

As for the studio concept, the warehouse concept and brick wall are pretty
much suit the song and the lyrics, which shows boldness, confidence, and
burning passion of these teenage beauties.